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Chocolate ice cream vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Chocolate ice cream and Pound cake

  • Chocolate ice cream is richer in Copper, and Calcium, while Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B1, Vitamin B3, Choline, Iron, and Folate.
  • Pound cake covers your daily Sodium needs 13% more than Chocolate ice cream.
  • Chocolate ice cream has 3 times more Copper than Pound cake. Chocolate ice cream has 0.135mg of Copper, while Pound cake has 0.042mg.
  • Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Ice creams, chocolate and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Calcium +131.9%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 33% 35% 21% 46% 22% 10% 16% 45% 19% 14%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Calcium +131.9%
Contains more Magnesium +262.5%
Contains more Potassium +67.1%
Contains less Sodium -79.8%
Contains more Zinc +34.9%
Contains more Copper +221.4%
Contains more Manganese +27.3%
Contains more Iron +59.1%
Contains more Phosphorus +30.8%
Contains more Selenium +100%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Contains more Vitamin A +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.6%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 25% 6% 6% 3% 11% 45% 5% 34% 13% 12% 37% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin A +72.6%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +14.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +52.8%
Contains more Vitamin E +116.7%
Contains more Vitamin D +300%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +311.9%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +28.4%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +614.6%
Contains more Folate +162.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +24.1%
Contains more Vitamin K +466.7%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Water +115.3%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Fats +26.9%
Contains more Carbs +90.2%
Contains more Other +17.7%
4% 11% 28% 56%
Protein: 3.8 g
Fats: 11 g
Carbs: 28.2 g
Water: 55.7 g
Other: 1.3 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Water +115.3%
Contains more Protein +31.6%
Contains more Fats +26.9%
Contains more Carbs +90.2%
Contains more Other +17.7%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +733.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.02
65% 31% 4%
Saturated Fat: 6.8 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.21 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.41 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -29.3%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +733.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.02

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Chocolate ice cream Pound cake
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Chocolate ice cream Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 27g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 3.8g 5g Pound cake
Fats 11g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 28.2g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 216kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 25.36g 33.36g Chocolate ice cream
Fiber 1.2g 0.6g Chocolate ice cream
Calcium 109mg 47mg Chocolate ice cream
Iron 0.93mg 1.48mg Pound cake
Magnesium 29mg 8mg Chocolate ice cream
Phosphorus 107mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 249mg 149mg Chocolate ice cream
Sodium 76mg 377mg Chocolate ice cream
Zinc 0.58mg 0.43mg Chocolate ice cream
Copper 0.135mg 0.042mg Chocolate ice cream
Manganese 0.14mg 0.11mg Chocolate ice cream
Selenium 2.5µg 5µg Pound cake
Vitamin A 416IU 241IU Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin A RAE 118µg 70µg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin E 0.3mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 8IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0.2µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin C 0.7mg 0mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B1 0.042mg 0.173mg Pound cake
Vitamin B2 0.194mg 0.249mg Pound cake
Vitamin B3 0.226mg 1.615mg Pound cake
Vitamin B5 0.554mg 0.485mg Chocolate ice cream
Vitamin B6 0.055mg 0.036mg Chocolate ice cream
Folate 16µg 42µg Pound cake
Vitamin B12 0.29µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 0.3µg 1.7µg Pound cake
Tryptophan 0.041mg Pound cake
Threonine 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg Pound cake
Leucine 0.397mg Pound cake
Lysine 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.117mg Pound cake
Phenylalanine 0.239mg Pound cake
Valine 0.249mg Pound cake
Histidine 0.117mg Pound cake
Cholesterol 34mg 66mg Chocolate ice cream
Trans Fat 0.192g Chocolate ice cream
Saturated Fat 6.8g 4.811g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.21g 3.02g Chocolate ice cream
Polyunsaturated fat 0.41g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Chocolate ice cream Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
16%
Chocolate ice cream
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Chocolate ice cream
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.989g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Pound cake
Pound cake is lower in glycemic index (difference - 8)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pound cake
Pound cake is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Sugar (difference - 8g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream contains less Sodium (difference - 301mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Chocolate ice cream
Chocolate ice cream is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 32mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Chocolate ice cream - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/168809/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.